Academic programs, opportunities and resources School of Social Work
The School of Social Work combines a liberal arts education with social work classes to prepare students for a unique profession devoted to helping people. Social Work students serve individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities by improving the way they function within their environment. Students also work to create social change in the larger world community.
One of our school’s greatest assets is its small, friendly environment with intimate classes in which students get to know one another, their professors, and staff members. Our curriculum offers students hands-on experience in different real-world social work settings. Graduates go on to careers in public and non-profit agencies, private businesses, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, police departments, courts, and in private practice.
Opportunities and Resources for Students
Center for Social Work Research
The Center for Social Work Research strives to build knowledge about the human condition, social issues, and service delivery systems in order to enhance learning and practice, advance theory, and promote social welfare and social justice. Visit the Center's Web site to find out about:
- Past and on-going research projects
- Research Institutes
- Lectures, Seminars, and Project Reports
DiNitto Center for Career Services
DiNitto Center for Career Services provides support to students as they develop their career campaigns as well as assist employers with their organizational staffing needs.
Learning Resource Center
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) supports educational programs of the School of Social Work by providing reserve readings, reference materials, audiovisual equipment, a computer lab, and study areas equipped with wireless network access and audio and video tape duplication and editing equipment.
Field Practicum
BSW Field Practicum students have the opportunity to develop their professional skills by taking a field practicum during their final semester in the program.
Careers in Social Work
Many individuals enter social work for the broad spectrum of career opportunities. Social workers are found in many places, including public agencies, private businesses, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, police departments, courts, and in private practice.
- Social Casework
- Medical Social Workers
- School Social Workers
- Clinical Social Workers
- Administration and Management Social Workers
- Community Organizations Social Workers
- Social Policy and Research Social Workers
Additional Information
Stay informed!
Check for news, highlights and spotlighted events on our online postings, read our newsletter, The Utopian, and find out about the history of the School of Social Work.
Financial assistance
Information about scholarships, support and work information can now be found online.
The Student Support Fund helps students apply for an emergency loan or professional development grant.
Get involved!
Join one of our student organizations.
Special Requirements
In addition to completing an application for admission, prospective social work students should also learn about special application and program requirements for freshman social work applicants and transfer social work applicants.
Applying to Social Work
Looking for information about the majors offered by the University of Texas at Austin? Visit the Majors page for a list of freshman and transfer majors in each college and school, many with links to details about the program.
Think you’re ready to select social work as your major choice? Learn about applying for freshman admission or transfer admission.